Daniel MacDonald

Professor, Australian National University

Professor Daniel Macdonald completed his PhD in silicon solar cells at ANU in 2001 and has over 20 years of experience in silicon solar cell research, covering materials, device design, fabrication, and advanced characterisation. He currently leads a team of 25 postdoctoral fellows and research students, has published over 400 papers in the field, and has managed research projects valued at over AU$20 million, including several major industry-supported initiatives. He has held three ARC Fellowships and is recognised as a leading expert in n-type silicon solar cells and their commercialisation.